New England
Patriots
3-4
42
FINAL
49
Miami
Dolphins
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 49-42. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff positioning, and the Dolphins emerged victorious in a game that showcased their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Miami was Malik Willis, who threw for an impressive 330 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field. He connected with De'Von Achane for a significant 129 receiving yards, making them a formidable duo throughout the contest. On the other side, TreVeyon Henderson carried the ball 218 yards for New England, but it was not enough to overcome the Dolphins' explosive offense.
Defensively, Miami's performance was highlighted by key contributions from Jordyn Brooks, who recorded four tackles, and Jacob Rodriguez, who added a sack. The game's turning point came when Billy Bowman Jr. intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential Patriots drive and allowing Miami to maintain their lead in the final moments. This defensive play, combined with their offensive firepower, secured the Dolphins' hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 20 | 330 | 4 | 1 | 118.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 12 | 246 | 3 | 3 | 90.1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 20 | 218 | 10.9 | 2 | 92 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

